Fencing, rental of, term contract (RE-QUOTE)

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the rental of fencing on a term contract basis. The procurement seeks quotes for four types of fencing and gate services: 6-foot fencing, 8-foot fencing, 10-foot fencing, and 6-foot pedestrian gates, all of which must be galvanized steel with corrosion-resistant zinc coating meeting ASTM A392-06 standards. The successful vendor will be required to deliver fencing within twenty-four hours of the delivery order and complete setup within six hours, with pickup required within twenty-four hours of notification. Pricing shall be quoted on a weekly rental basis per linear foot for fencing items and per each for pedestrian gates, with all unit prices remaining constant regardless of quantities ordered and all costs including labor, supervision, equipment, materials, tools, mobilization, demobilization, and complete delivery, setup, and teardown services. The contract term is twelve months with an option to renew for four additional twelve-month periods, subject to mutual written agreement and appropriation of funds, with the County ordering items on an as-needed basis with no minimum order requirements. Responses must be submitted to the Palm Beach County Purchasing Department via fax or email by February 24, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. EST. The successful vendor must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance at $500,000 per occurrence, Business Auto Liability Insurance at $500,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation Insurance in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 440, and must provide a factory/manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship effective upon delivery and acceptance.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types have been identified in the available documentation. The contract is federally funded through the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the vendor is responsible for all transportation charges, freight, shipping, and risk in transit with F.O.B. point at destination. The County reserves the right to refuse items not in good condition without liability for return or rental charges, and all fencing items are subject to County inspection and acceptance. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the solicitation materials. The anticipated contract value is $99,999 over the twelve-month initial term.